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Explore · Julie Whitmarsh · Stay Fit

There is Great Hiking in the Luberon

March 23, 2021

This last week, I have been out every day, walking with Millie. Not just a little amble along the lane or up the trails at the back of the house, but good, long walks, exploring some favourite tracks and finding some new ones too. Although the physiotherapist has said that I can start cycling again,

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Breads · Maison Mirabeau Wines · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Fougasse with Sweet Onions, Olives and Anchovies

March 12, 2021

Today, the border between France and Italy runs for 515 kilometres (320 miles) through mountainous terrain. However, prior to the 1860 Treaty of Turin, the border was much more fluid and so were the culinary traditions. Fougasse is a type of French flatbread from the Provence region; a bit like Provence’s version of Italy’s focaccia, but

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David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Easy Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Tapenade

March 10, 2021

Seafood is popular in France, with over half of all French residents purchasing fresh or frozen fish from their local grocery store. Salmon is a bright and flavourful fish that goes well with various flavours. This robust dish features tangy sun-dried tomatoes and a delicious olive tapenade to make a gourmet meal that fools anyone

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Guest Post · Provencal Recipes · Taste

5 of the Best Provencal Recipes Inspired by Southern France

February 26, 2021

Looking for authentic cuisine? Are you a big fan of France? If you said “yes” to both of these, then read on! Of all the places in the world, France is well-known for its various cuisines that many curious foodies and tourists want to get their hands on right now. Yes, there’s no national cuisine

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David Scott Allen · Fish & Seafood · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Shrimp Cakes for Dinner with Friends

February 24, 2021

Try these savoury, irresistible shrimp cakes with a gingery-lime mayonnaise and salad. With a little advanced preparation, they come together very quickly, and before you know it, an excellent light supper is on the table. On this particular evening, we shared the meal virtually with friends across the country. Through the magic of Zoom, we

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François de Mélogue · Lamb · Main Course · Provencal Recipes · Taste

Provencal Lamb Daube Inspired by Gui Gedda

February 8, 2021

Learning to cook traditional Provencal dishes with the legendary Gui Gedda is no exception. If you are lucky enough to find a copy of his culinary masterpiece Cooking School Provence you will glean wonders from the man that chefs around the world refer to as the Pope or Marcel Pagnol of Provencal cuisine. Gedda’s approach

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David Scott Allen · Provencal Recipes · Starter Course · Taste

Coquilles Saint-Jacques a French Seafood Classic

February 3, 2021

The following recipe for Coquilles Saint-Jacques is a French seafood classic found on restaurant menus throughout France. For maximum culinary impact, serve this dish as I did, the old fashioned way, in the scallop shells.

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